Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rima Wan-Yu

Rima Wan-Yu is a structural rille trough extending across 13.72 kilometers in the Aristarchus quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
19.98° N · 31.43° W
Diameter
13.72 km
IAU approval
1976/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-39 · Aristarchus

Geological Chronicle

Rima Wan-Yu is a lunar graben structure spanning 13.72 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Aristarchus quadrangle (LAC-39).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates 19.9817° latitude and -31.4332° longitude, the rille designation notes: Chinese female name.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rima Wan-Yu.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Chinese female name.

Interactive Lunar Surface

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Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.